British Columbia’s Community Gaming Grant Review will hold a community forum Monday, Aug. 15 at the Sandman Hotel in Castlegar. Skip Triplett, appointed last month by Premier Christy Clark to lead the independent review, is examining the role of government in allocating gaming revenue with input from charities, non-profits, community members, local government and others […]

The B.C. Coroners Service announced Friday that a public inquest will be held into the death of Sheilah Sweatman, a 29-year-old search-and-rescue (SAR) volunteer from Ymir who drowned while on duty July 29. Presiding coroner Mark Coleman and a jury will hear evidence from subpoenaed witnesses to establish the facts surrounding Sweatman’s death. The jury […]

By Dr. Brenda Gill One of the ways to understand what your hormones are doing is by lab testing. In the past, the only available method was a blood draw at a lab. For many patients this is inconvenient, especially since accurate testing should be done at certain times of the month.  Therefore, blood spot […]

With human-caused fires being the worst cause of forest fires in the Southeast Fire Centre district this year, fire wardens will be out in full force this hot and dry weekend to help prevent any more. Wardens and other fire officials will be patrolling the West Kootenay and Boundary parks and campgrounds this weekend to […]

 Habitat for Humanity broke ground for the first time ever in Castlegar last Saturday, and the build continues a steady pace toward fruition. In a ceremony held at 2 p.m., mayor Lawrence Chernoff, city councillor Gord Turner, and other dignitaries got to try their hand with a shovel in honour of the project. West Kootenay […]

 A 55-year-old Castlegar man may soon be facing charges after a boating accident on the Arrow Lakes Saturday. Castlegar RCMP Sgt. Laurel Mathew said police were called just before midnight, by a witness who reported seeing a boat drive up onto dry land at Renata Ferry Road.   It took police about an hour to […]

Creativity is soon to abound in Robson, with the first-ever Rock ‘N Art Show Aug. 19 – 21. Organizer Joshau Leeworthy said he hopes any and all artists looking to increase their profile come on out and participate.   “I just wanted a decent venue for local artists and musicians to showcase their work,” he […]

By Bruce FuhrThe Nelson Daily Sports It’s T-minus . . . well, its getting real close. After months of planning the B.C. Seniors Games West Kootenay 2011 is ready for lift off. “It’s all progressing very well,” B.C. Seniors Games West Kootenay 2011 president Pat Metge told The Nelson Daily Thursday from “One Stop Shopping” […]

Although the hot and dry weather continues in the West Kootenay, the soaking the region took last winter and in spring has allowed it to have an almost non-existent fire season — so far. There have been no active fires of note or fires larger than 10 hectares in the region since the 23.3 ha. […]

The Heritage city’s arts scene comes alive this weekend with the Columbia Basin Culture Tour. Explore artists’ studios, museums, art galleries and heritage sites during this free, self-guided event (August 13-14 from 10 am – 5 pm). Travel to studios and archives that aren’t normally open, see demonstrations, new exhibitions and collections or meet people […]